Proposal Engineer

Evapco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Klarity Plan - Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Evapco is seeking a Proposal Engineer I to support the sales team by developing proposals, estimating labor and materials, and preparing competitive bids. You will collaborate across departments to refine specifications, strategies, and pricing while ensuring smooth transitions into project management after award.

The role involves attending pre-bid meetings, maintaining the quote database, and contributing to forecasting. Proficiency with StarDM and related tools is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with strong math & science coursework.
• Zero to five years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Background in technical / engineering product applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide bid support to the sales team in the development of proposals, including tower selections, specification & contract review, material & labor estimates, and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with internal & external contacts to estimate labor, material & freight costs.
• Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines & management review.
• Attend customer meetings and/or pre-bid job walks as required to gather information for bids.
• Develop scopes to highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations.
• Maintain accuracy of Quote Database and assist in Sales Forecasting / Budgeting.
• Perform a smooth transition from proposal management to project management and assist with project management as needed.
• Prepare inspection reports with construction & management support to determine recommended repairs.

Skills

Technical background

Engineering products

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

StarDM software

Fan vendor software

Job description

Job Title: Proposal Engineer I
Reports to: Inside Sales Manager

Role Definition:
Provide bid support to the sales team in the development of proposals, including tower selections, specification & contract review, material & labor estimates, and proposal preparation. Work with departments to complete specification responses, project strategies, accurate cost estimates, and competitive pricing.

Responsibilities

Proposal Preparation

• Manage, coordinate, & support all assigned budget & firm proposals requiring an EvapTech response.
• Develop & implement proposal strategies with management & Business Development Managers.
• Coordinate with both internal & external contacts to estimate labor, material & freight costs.
• Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines & management review.
• Consult with team members in review of customer technical & commercial specifications.

BDM Support

• Develop scopes to highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations.
• Attend customer meetings and/or pre-bid job walks as required to gather information required for bids.

Database Upkeep

• Maintain accuracy of Quote Database and assist in Sales Forecasting / Budgeting.
• Create accurate entries in the Tower Reference Library.

Post-Award Support

• Perform a smooth transition from proposal management to project management phases of a contract.
• Assist with Project Management as necessary to resolve conflicts of scope expectation.
• Prepare inspection reports with Construction & management support to determine recommended repairs.
• Act as a Project Manager on inspection projects with no material scope of supply.

Technical Design & Support

• Prepare thermal selections & performance predications of standard counterflow & crossflow cooling towers using the StarDM software & fan vendor software.

Success Criteria

• Sense of urgency and highly responsive
• Strategic thinking, leading to creative solutions and proposal strategies
• Ability to make quick, high-quality decisions
• Ability to work in a highly interactive team
• Passion to win new business, improve margins and satisfy customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Background in technical / engineering product applications
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science or strong math & science coursework)
• Zero to five years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales

Optional but Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC program or recognized equivalent
• Direct application sales experience in Capital / Engineered Products
• Experience in contract and commercial terms
• Direct experience in the cooling tower industry

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election